Head of Estimating - Utilities & New Energy Leader

Service Stream; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Paid leave

Culture & awards

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Head of Estimating to oversee all estimates across our Utilities division, spanning Water, Network Services, Power, Industrial and New Energy sectors. The role manages tendering and project estimates, driving governance and continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will have extensive estimating experience in civil utilities, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a track record leading teams to deliver high-value bids and profitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in civil construction, utilities or related industries.
• Ability to present to executive stakeholders with confidence.
• Experience estimating contracts/projects between $5M and $50M.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Familiarity with engineering site drawings and plans.
• tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discipline of estimating across the Utilities division.
• Ensure quality and consistency of estimating per group standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating processes for efficiency and better commercial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain the Divisional Estimating Management Plan for governance.
• Coach the Utilities estimating team in task execution.
• Oversee workload allocation for tendering to estimating staff.
• Understand SOWs and key deliverables for client projects.
• Oversee estimating workflow processes and provide oversight and analysis.
• Compile full estimates for presentation and executive sign-off.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Contract estimating

Financial management

Drawing analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Mech/Electrical Eng or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Service Stream is seeking a Head of Estimating to oversee all estimates across our Utilities division, spanning Water, Network Services, Power, Industrial and New Energy sectors. The role manages tendering and project estimates, driving governance and continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will have extensive estimating experience in civil utilities, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a track record leading teams to deliver high-value bids and profitable outcomes.